Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

smilepartnersrecruitment; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mentor Smiles in Mentor, OH is seeking a compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) for a part-time role. The position focuses on patient education, preventive care, and building long-term patient relationships while delivering high-quality clinical treatment.

Schedule includes 1 Saturday per month, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with one-hour patient appointments to provide personalized attention and thorough care.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and periodontal charting.
• Provide prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and preventive treatments.
• Take digital radiographs in accordance with Ohio regulations.
• Screen patients for periodontal disease, oral disease, and oral cancer.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care.
• Document findings and maintain electronic dental records.
• Collaborate with the dentist to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization per OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Build positive relationships with patients and provide compassionate care.
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Ohio RDH license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Digital radiography software

Job description

Mentor Smiles | Mentor, OH | Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) | Part-Time

Mentor Smiles is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing team! We are committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming and professional environment where patients feel comfortable, valued, and supported.

The ideal candidate is passionate about patient education, preventive care, and building long-term relationships while delivering outstanding clinical treatment.

Schedule

Part-Time

• 1 Saturday per month: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• One-hour patient appointments, allowing you to provide quality care and personalized attention to every patient

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and periodontal charting
• Provide prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and preventive dental treatments
• Take digital radiographs in accordance with Ohio regulations
• Screen patients for periodontal disease, oral disease, and oral cancer
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and preventive dental care
• Document patient findings and maintain accurate electronic dental records
• Collaborate with the dentist to develop individualized treatment plans
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols in compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines
• Build positive relationships with patients while providing compassionate, high-quality care
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License in good standing
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Experience with digital radiography and electronic dental records
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and working as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of clinical hygiene experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, or similar dental software
• Knowledge of periodontal therapy and patient education best practices

Why Join Mentor Smiles?

• One-hour appointments that allow you to focus on quality patient care
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern office environment and technology
• Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships
• Practice committed to clinical excellence and exceptional patient experiences

If you're a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking for a positive team environment and the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you!